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What is the function of the tapetum in a microsporangium?
What is the function of the tapetum in a microsporangium?
- Protection of the pollen grains
- Nourishment of developing pollen grains (correct)
- Release of pollen grains
- Formation of microspore tetrads
Which structure is responsible for the dehiscence of an anther?
Which structure is responsible for the dehiscence of an anther?
- Middle layers
- Endothecium (correct)
- Tapetum
- Epidermis
What is the function of the sporogenous tissue in a microsporangium?
What is the function of the sporogenous tissue in a microsporangium?
- Release of pollen
- Meiotic divisions to form microspore tetrads (correct)
- Formation of pollen grains
- Protection of microspores
What do the microspores develop into as the anthers mature?
What do the microspores develop into as the anthers mature?
How are microspores arranged when they are first formed?
How are microspores arranged when they are first formed?
What do the opened anthers release upon dehiscence?
What do the opened anthers release upon dehiscence?
What initiates several hormonal and structural changes in a plant leading to the differentiation and development of the floral primordium?
What initiates several hormonal and structural changes in a plant leading to the differentiation and development of the floral primordium?
Which part of a typical stamen attaches to the thalamus or petal of the flower?
Which part of a typical stamen attaches to the thalamus or petal of the flower?
Which part of a typical stamen bears the male reproductive structures?
Which part of a typical stamen bears the male reproductive structures?
What is the female reproductive organ in a flower called?
What is the female reproductive organ in a flower called?
What is the structure called that consists of a whorl of stamens representing the male reproductive organ?
What is the structure called that consists of a whorl of stamens representing the male reproductive organ?
What kind of anther does a typical angiosperm have with each lobe having two theca?
What kind of anther does a typical angiosperm have with each lobe having two theca?
